A county in Alabama is seeking a qualified vendor to develop a comprehensive strategic plan to guide county decision-making for the next 5 to 10 years. The objective is to create a forward-looking, data-informed plan that establishes the county's priorities, goals, and actionable steps for future growth and development.

Services will include conducting an environmental scan covering demographic, economic, infrastructure, and service delivery analysis. The project also involves extensive community engagement, such as organizing focus groups, surveys, town halls, and stakeholder interviews. The selected vendor will facilitate reviews of the county's vision, mission, and core values, and will perform a thorough analysis to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

The vendor will be responsible for establishing strategic priorities and goals, developing detailed action plans with timelines, assigning responsibilities to relevant departments, and creating performance indicators. Additionally, a framework for ongoing performance measurement and periodic goal reassessment is required to ensure long-term success and adaptability.